firm
US /fɝːm/
UK /fɝːm/
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坚固的, 结实的
having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure
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The ground was firm after the rain.
雨后地面很坚硬。
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She prefers a firm mattress.
她喜欢硬床垫。
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坚定的, 坚决的
strongly felt or decided; not wavering
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He took a firm stand on the issue.
他对这个问题采取了坚定的立场。
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She has a firm belief in justice.
她对正义有坚定的信念。
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公司, 事务所
a business concern, especially one offering professional services
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He works for a law firm.
他在一家律师事务所工作。
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The accounting firm handles many large clients.
这家会计师事务所处理许多大客户。
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使坚固, 使稳定
to make something firm or firmer
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The concrete needs time to firm up.
混凝土需要时间来凝固。
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The company decided to firm up its policies.
公司决定加强其政策。